Senior Business Manager

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Company description : We call ourselves a Nothing Is Impossible company.

We believe great ideas can change culture and shape society for the better.

And we're looking for like-minded creative people to help us do that in our Auckland office.

Overview

We call ourselves a Nothing Is Impossible company.

We believe great ideas can change culture and shape society for the better.

And we're looking for like-minded creative people to help us do that in our Auckland office.

Join a diverse collective of creative souls; hungry for greatness, respectful of each other and optimistic in mindset.

We're looking for a Senior Business Manager who can handle the day-to-day client contact and be responsible for the completion and implementation of all activities and campaigns allocated to you.

Under the supervision of the Group Business Director you will be responsible for managing all job budgets and be accountable for profit on all jobs through :

Having the ability to foresee issues / problems

Writing creative briefs (in conjunction with Planning) and compiling competitive reviews

Delivering a high standard of client service, ensuring efficient management of projects through input into WIP's, agendas, timelines and contact reports

Work closely with creative teams within the agency to enhance the interactive elements of their thinking

Client Responsibilities

Client relationship management, deliver a high standard of client service, ensuring efficient management of projects through input into WIP's, agendas, timelines, and contact reports.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of client business objectives and use this knowledge to inform briefs, creative work, and strategies.

Lead and / or attend client meetings and ensure accurate contact reports are issued within 24 hours.

You should be able to comfortably present creative amends and final products.

Keep well-informed of industry trends and continuously share information with clients in a timely manner so the agency (and Business Management) are viewed as trusted business partners.

Play a key role in the development of integrated campaigns, understanding the pros & cons of each media channel in play and their suitability for the task at hand.

Agency Responsibilities

Engage the right people in the business, at the right time using in-depth knowledge of the client and their business to introduce other agency and network specialists.

Act as the trusted right hand for your Line Manager, acting on behalf of them (and the agency) for internal and client meetings when they can't attend.

Demonstrate sound creative judgment and use your knowledge of the client to be able to identify work that is strategically and tonally right for the client.

Be responsible for timely distribution of estimates, invoices, monthly JCRs, WIP's and contact reports.

Teach & Coach; actively take on a mentoring role within your team, taking interest in the career development of your BE / BM.

Effectively manage the financial administration by monitoring revenue vs expenditure, recovery of additional work, maintaining up-to-date records and relevant job approvals received.

What We're Looking For From You

Accurately communicate information to and from the client by being a good listener and able to create strong relationships with people in all departments

Strong leadership skills that lead to working well with all departments and inspiring and guiding your BE / BM in helping to build positive relationships

Able to judge whether creative is on the right track and work with the creative team and your BD to ensure that all creative is on strategy.

Able to work across multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritising based on importance and deadlines

Proven ability to produce award-winning designs, a bonus.

Additional Information

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe network, one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering :

A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing

A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach "working your way, with us!"

Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes

A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program

A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva!

Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs

Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year

A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses.

Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge

Inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits

Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform

If you don't tick every box in this ad... we focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes - so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity.

Inclusion.

Equity.

More than just words, these are part of our DNA.

At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation.

We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; be you - we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.

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• your personal information will be kept confidential.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Advertising Services

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